Ecuador: Curfew ends, state of emergency remains

Quito, Sep 30 (Prensa Latina) Four Ecuadorian provinces ended the nightly curfew, established for 13 days to curb violence, and the state of emergency will remain in force in several other regions.

September 30, 2026
11:29

Mobility restrictions ended in Guayas, Manabi, Los Rios, and El Oro, where they were limited since September 17.

Government Minister Nataly Morillo stated that the Executive board will analyze the results before deciding whether to extend the measure.

To date, the Security Bloc, comprising military and police personnel, has detained 2,561 people; 695 for violating the curfew and 1,866 for other offenses.

Official figures from September 17 to 29 reported that security forces conducted 1,310 operations, set up more than 1,000 checkpoints, and conducted 29 raids.

Official data state that despite special measures adopted in recent years, some 5,676 homicides were recorded between January and August.

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